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Revolutionary war
The 13 colonies revolt against the british -
The 4th of July
The declaration of Independence written and approved by the continental congress -
Revolutionary war ends
The congress agrees on the articles of confederation -
Treaty of Paris
Britian recognizs the independence of the USA -
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US consitution
written at the constitutional convention in philadelphia -
US constition ratified by 9 states
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George Washington was elected the 1st president
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US capital moves to Washington, District of Columbia
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1st supreme court
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Maybury vs. Madison
The first time the court found that the law was unconstitutional -
Abraham Lincoln was elect president
civil war ended -
The civil war ends
Lee surrenders to Grant. Amendment 13 slavary abolished. Abraham Lincoln was assassinated -
Amendment 14
Right of citizenship to all people born in USA or naturalized -
Amendment 16
income tax -
Amendment 15
Gives the right to vote to all citizens, regardless of color or race, but women are not mentioned
